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The Difference and Similarities - Coggle Diagram
The Difference and Similarities
Elements
Examples
Oxygen (O), Gold (Au), Hydrogen (H).
Properties
Cannot be broken down to simpler substance by chemical means.
Definition
Elements are pure substance that are made of one type of atom.
Mixtures
Examples
Air, Sand and Salad.
Properties
Mixtures cannot be described by a chemical symbol or formula.
Definition
Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances (Elements or Compound) that are not chemically bonded.
Compounds
Examples
Water (H2O), Carbon Dioxide (CO2), Salt (NaCl)
Properties
Can be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions. The elements in a compound are chemically bounded.
Definition
Compounds are pure substance made from two or more different elements that have been chemically joined.
Similarities
All three are types of matter, meaning they are made of atoms and molecules.
Elements, compounds and mixtures can all exist in solid, liquid or gas.